Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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In a college, the ratio of boys to girls is 29 : 33 respectively. When 142 more boys join the college, this ratio becomes 21 :19. How many more girls should join the college to make the number of boys and girls equal?

A) 75 B) 90
C) 60 D) 66
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 66

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A right circular cylinder is formed. A = sum of total surface area and the area of the two bases. B = the curved surface area of this cylinder. If A : B = 3 : 2 and the volume of cylinder is 4312 cm3, then what is the sum of area (in cm2) of the two bases of this cylinder?

A) 154 B) 308
C) 462 D) 616
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 308

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Q:

Which of the following is a reductible fraction?

A) 79/26 B) 105/112
C) 41/17 D) 91/15
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 105/112

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Choose the odd word/letters/number/number pair from the given alternatives.

A) 2890 B) 3375
C) 1728 D) 1331
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 2890

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Q:

The value of  (0.3)2/100=?

A) 0.09 B) 0.0009
C) 0.009 D) 0.9
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 0.0009

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2cos[(C+D)/2]sin[(C-D)/2] is equal to

A) sinC + sinD B) sinC - sinD
C) cosC - cosD D) cosC + cosD
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) sinC - sinD

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DEF is right angled at E. If cosD = 5/13, then what is the value of tanF?

A) 5/13 B) 5/12
C) 13/5 D) 13/12
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 5/12

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When a discount of Rs. 42 is allowed on the marked price of an article, the new reduced price becomes 86% of the original price. Find the marked price.

A) Rs.250 B) Rs.300
C) Rs.350 D) Rs.400
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Rs.300

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